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- 1Fruitless gene discovery could stop mosquitoes from mating▼Study finds exploiting ‘fruitless’ gene could stop mating mosquitoes
A new study reports that targeting the 'fruitless' gene, which governs mating behaviour, could prevent mosquitoes from reproducing. Researchers suggest manipulating the gene may block courtship and mating, offering a potential method to suppress disease-carrying mosquito populations without pesticides. The findings are being widely reported across US news outlets, drawing interest for possible applications in malaria and dengue control.